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Global Research Reveals The Most Common Diseases Linked With Assisted Dying
More and more countries are legalising voluntary assisted dying. This lets a doctor, or sometimes a nurse practitioner, give life-ending medication to an eligible person who requests it.
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Top Court Concerned Over Farmer's Health Due To Fast-Unto-Death Protest
The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over the deteriorating health of Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death protest at the Khanauri border for over 17 days.
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UK Says 90 Percent Crypto Firms Applying for Licence Lacks Money Laundering, Fraud Precautions
A recent report by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said that they have rejected 90 percent of the registration applications of crypto firms in recent times. Inconsistencies with security measures against frauds and money laundering activities have emerged among top reasons for licence rejection.
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France Takes Action Against Screen Addiction With Smartphone Ban In Schools
In response to growing concerns about excessive screen time, France has introduced a law banning smartphones and other electronic devices in schools for students up to age 15.
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Lenovo Salesman Fired For Urinating In US Hotel Lobby, Sues Employer For $1.5 Million
A Lenovo computer salesman has found himself in a swirl of trouble, fired from his job after he says a bladder condition forced him to relieve himself in a lobby of his Times Square hotel.
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In This Country, You Have The Right To Ignore Your Bosses After Hours
Australians can ignore their bosses outside of work hours, according to a new law brought to tackle work-related mental health issues.
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Japanese Prefecture Passes New Law Encouraging Residents To Laugh Daily
In a one-of-a-kind move, a local government in Japan's Yamagata prefecture has passed a law calling on residents to laugh at least once every day in a bid to promote better physical and mental health.
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Iraq Executes 8 Convicted Of "Terrorism" In 3rd Round Of Hangings This Month
Iraq executed eight people convicted of "terrorism", a security source and health official said Friday, the third such group put to death in the country in little over a month.
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Legal Loophole Allows UK Children To Access Puberty Blockers Easily
Puberty blockers are frequently provided to children who are unsure of their gender to prevent bodily changes like the growth of breasts or facial hair.
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'Will Send You To Jail': High Court Warns Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj
Admonishing the Delhi health minister and health secretary for not complying with judicial orders on the enactment of a law to regulate clinical establishments, the Delhi High Court on Thursday warned them that they could be sent to jail.
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Cheetos And Doritos Could Be Banned In California Schools. Here's Why
The bill's announcement was made on social media, where Mr Gabriel stated that the ingredients in these snacks are connected to major health risks.
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AIIMS Directed To Examine Health Condition Of Jailed NewsClick Founder
Supreme Court directed AIIMS to set up a medical board to examine the health condition of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, currently lodged in Tihar Jail in a case registered against him under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Act.
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Hundreds Of South Korea Doctors Resign Amid Row With Government
South Korea says it has one of the lowest doctor-to-population ratios among developed countries, and the government is pushing hard to increase the number of doctors, partly to help a fast-ageing society.
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No More Cannabis In Bangkok? New Thailand Laws To Clamp Down On Marijuana
The Thai government will urgently move a bill to ban the recreational use of cannabis, the health minister said on Tuesday, after the kingdom decriminalised the drug in 2022.
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Existing Laws Have Provisions To Deal With Violence Against Doctors: Minister
Existing laws have provisions to protect doctors from violence, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday amid incidents of doctors being attacked while carrying out their duties.
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Global Research Reveals The Most Common Diseases Linked With Assisted Dying
More and more countries are legalising voluntary assisted dying. This lets a doctor, or sometimes a nurse practitioner, give life-ending medication to an eligible person who requests it.
-
Top Court Concerned Over Farmer's Health Due To Fast-Unto-Death Protest
The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over the deteriorating health of Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death protest at the Khanauri border for over 17 days.
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UK Says 90 Percent Crypto Firms Applying for Licence Lacks Money Laundering, Fraud Precautions
A recent report by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said that they have rejected 90 percent of the registration applications of crypto firms in recent times. Inconsistencies with security measures against frauds and money laundering activities have emerged among top reasons for licence rejection.
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France Takes Action Against Screen Addiction With Smartphone Ban In Schools
In response to growing concerns about excessive screen time, France has introduced a law banning smartphones and other electronic devices in schools for students up to age 15.
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Lenovo Salesman Fired For Urinating In US Hotel Lobby, Sues Employer For $1.5 Million
A Lenovo computer salesman has found himself in a swirl of trouble, fired from his job after he says a bladder condition forced him to relieve himself in a lobby of his Times Square hotel.
-
In This Country, You Have The Right To Ignore Your Bosses After Hours
Australians can ignore their bosses outside of work hours, according to a new law brought to tackle work-related mental health issues.
-
Japanese Prefecture Passes New Law Encouraging Residents To Laugh Daily
In a one-of-a-kind move, a local government in Japan's Yamagata prefecture has passed a law calling on residents to laugh at least once every day in a bid to promote better physical and mental health.
-
Iraq Executes 8 Convicted Of "Terrorism" In 3rd Round Of Hangings This Month
Iraq executed eight people convicted of "terrorism", a security source and health official said Friday, the third such group put to death in the country in little over a month.
-
Legal Loophole Allows UK Children To Access Puberty Blockers Easily
Puberty blockers are frequently provided to children who are unsure of their gender to prevent bodily changes like the growth of breasts or facial hair.
-
'Will Send You To Jail': High Court Warns Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj
Admonishing the Delhi health minister and health secretary for not complying with judicial orders on the enactment of a law to regulate clinical establishments, the Delhi High Court on Thursday warned them that they could be sent to jail.
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Cheetos And Doritos Could Be Banned In California Schools. Here's Why
The bill's announcement was made on social media, where Mr Gabriel stated that the ingredients in these snacks are connected to major health risks.
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AIIMS Directed To Examine Health Condition Of Jailed NewsClick Founder
Supreme Court directed AIIMS to set up a medical board to examine the health condition of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, currently lodged in Tihar Jail in a case registered against him under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Act.
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Hundreds Of South Korea Doctors Resign Amid Row With Government
South Korea says it has one of the lowest doctor-to-population ratios among developed countries, and the government is pushing hard to increase the number of doctors, partly to help a fast-ageing society.
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No More Cannabis In Bangkok? New Thailand Laws To Clamp Down On Marijuana
The Thai government will urgently move a bill to ban the recreational use of cannabis, the health minister said on Tuesday, after the kingdom decriminalised the drug in 2022.
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Existing Laws Have Provisions To Deal With Violence Against Doctors: Minister
Existing laws have provisions to protect doctors from violence, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday amid incidents of doctors being attacked while carrying out their duties.
